
England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the biggest games and chat to the biggest names in their favourite sport. They spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British & Irish Lions and now podcast together every Monday and Thursday.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 332 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbySports | |||

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa, before revealing the reality behind Eddie Hearn's 1-million-pound plan for Pollock, Bath's reported move to Reading, and how Leicest... more
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here. South Africa host the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening Test of their huge four-match series.
As you'd expect, it's not exactly been a relaxed build-up to this monster series, with both Rassie Er... more
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they turn their attention to the next generation of rugby’s No.10s, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu going head-to-head with New Zealand star Ruben Love.
But the d... more
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson return for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they're looking at the back-row, with two iconic players going head to head, and this one gets heated.
The question beckons, who is better; All Blacks talisman Ard... more
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… at this point. Throw in the five or so minutes of adverts at the start, and the multiple times they stop to beg for subscribers (which is probably going the other way as a result), I’m surprised there’s any time left for content. Watson, and these ‘head-to-heads/rankings’ has been a terrible addition; there really is very little actual knowledge in the pod anymore, just wildly biased personal opinion.
In parts in a good pod. But Dan repeatedly makes excuses for a stream of poor England performances. It’s time to speak the truth and be honest. It’s not good enough, just say it…
Brilliant insight into the thoughts of two experienced ex players.
Used to love the pod. Chemistry between Dan and Ben is still fantastic, but the constant ads and sponsored content have taken the magic away, so it doesn’t feel like a genuine chat between mates anymore.
Great show. Big fan of Coley and Ben’s takes on the game, tactics, plays etc. Also of course the accents, banter, guests on the show and taking the piss out of THE Freddie Burns in any way or shape possible.
From a South African, massive Springbok fan - I can recommend this.
Good on you boys💪🏻
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The show centers on in-depth rugby analysis, blending data-driven debates with personal experience from former players. Hosts compare top players, dissect team tactics, and unpack coaching philosophies across big matches and ongoing competitions, with a mix of banter and practical takeaways. Episodes frequently feature cameos from current stars, coaches, and club executives, and include sponsor reads woven into the conversation. This combination of high-level game insight and insider perspectives likely appeals to serious rugby fans, coaches, and industry professionals looking for nuanced discussions and timely context after major games.
Noteworthy aspects include rapid episode turnover with fresh topics and guests, a strong emphasis on st... more
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2. Ben Stokes
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7. Henry Pollock
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